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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: joy rice <joyrice06@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:27:28 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: REF/PAYMENTS CODE:06654
REF/PAYMENTS CODE:06654
This is to inform you that we have verified your payment,Nigerian 419
scam practiotioners were Arested,your name has been shortlisted and
approved for this payment as one of the 419 scam victims,get back to me
immedately through my private
Yours faithfully,
DR Joy Rice
PAYMENT OFFICE
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